🎭 Dreams in motion

Good morning, Athens County. They say timing is everything, and for Ohio University senior Maddie Kiefer, the stars have perfectly aligned. While many students are still polishing résumés, Kiefer has already landed her dream job at Montana's KPAX-TV, combining her passion for storytelling with her love of mountain landscapes. Her WOUB experience—leading Gridiron Glory coverage and anchoring NewsWatch—proves that in Athens, professional-level opportunities don't wait until after graduation.

The sweet sounds of jazz will soon fill Glidden Hall as OU's Jazz Ensemble II takes the stage on March 20, 2025. This free concert, featuring a delightful mix of music majors and talented enthusiasts, offers the perfect midweek cultural escape. Under Matthew James' direction, the ensemble promises to deliver toe-tapping big band classics as part of the broader Athens Jazz Festival—another reminder that our college town punches well above its weight in cultural offerings.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

📺 Journalism student lands dream job before graduation. Maddie Kiefer, a senior at Ohio University, has secured a Multimedia Journalist position with KPAX-TV in Montana, fulfilling her goals of storytelling and living in the Rocky Mountains. Throughout her time at WOUB Public Media, she has taken on multiple leadership roles including lead reporter for Gridiron Glory and sports anchor for NewsWatch. Kiefer credits WOUB's hands-on approach for equipping her with the necessary skills and confidence. Her advice to incoming freshmen: "Get involved early, don't be afraid to ask questions, and seize every opportunity."

🎷 Ohio University Jazz Ensemble II swings into Athens Jazz Festival. The free concert will be held on March 20, 2025, from 8-9pm at Glidden Hall Recital Hall on the OU campus. The ensemble features both music majors and non-majors who have been preparing to deliver an exciting performance of big band jazz. Directed by Matthew James, this family-friendly event is part of the broader Athens Jazz Festival, offering the community access to quality live jazz music.

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Profit from foreclosure opportunity: This foreclosure property available at $0 list price through Auction.com offers investors a chance to profit in this neighborhood, with helpful updates on property status, auction details, and winning bids provided upon saving.

Countryside haven with modern updates: This country escape priced at $305,000 offers a renovated 3-bedroom home on nearly 4 acres of private land, featuring modern comforts, a spacious deck, and Athens City Schools.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

👽 Mar. 21 - Classics & Cocktails: Close Encounters: Experience close encounters of the cinematic kind at Athena Theater's Classics & Cocktails night! Sip specialty drinks while enjoying Spielberg's sci-fi masterpiece on Friday, March 21st at 7pm. Only $12 for an otherworldly evening.

🌽 Mar. 22 - Athens Farmers Market: Fresh local produce and handcrafted goods await at the Athens Farmers Market! Stop by the Community Center under the solar panels this Saturday, March 22, from 9am-12pm for winter market goodness.

🎸 Mar. 22 - Angela Perley Live: Catch indie rock sensation Angela Perley & The Howlin' Moons as they light up Eclipse Company Store in The Plains on March 22! Doors open at 6:00 PM for this must-see spring performance.

🎷 Mar. 22 - Jocelyn Gould Jazz Festival: Award-winning jazz guitarist Jocelyn Gould lights up the Athens Jazz Festival at Templeton-Blackburn Auditorium on March 22, sharing her talents in both a clinic and performance with the Ohio University Jazz Ensemble.

🪵 Mar. 22 - DIY Wooden Planter Workshop: Become a DIY enthusiast at the Community Makerspace's Wooden Planter Box Class! Transform raw materials into your own take-home garden box with expert guidance on March 22—all tools and supplies included.

🎸 Mar. 23 - Evening with Yo La Tengo: Indie rock legends Yo La Tengo return to Stuart's Opera House on March 23rd! Catch their ever-evolving musical style live at 52 Public Square in Nelsonville for an unforgettable evening of sonic exploration.

💰 Financial Friday

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